A stylist form of white tea- the silver tips are also called silver needles world wide. Its appearance is attractive as it is comprised only of the buds. The bud of a tea leaf contains the maximum quantity of catechins and flavonols that is why these teas are sought after.
In sakhejung usually during the season after the tea bushes are pruned the new generated vegetation provides large vigorous buds. These buds are handpicked carefully in small quantities and crafted into the silver tips. Since only small quantities are harvested all along the tea picking season the buds are very rare to find. The harsh mountainous climate of sakhejung makes this treasure really unique and elegant.
These buds are slowly air dried for several hours so that the natural properties are retained and then fired at low temperatures for a long period of time.
A perfectly crafted silver tips will exude floral aromas and will savor the palate with a gentle sweet finish.
Golden tips is a specialty black tea popular with the tea makers as it exudes the aromas of the forest and exhibits the culture of sakhejung.